Direct Democracy Index in Latvia
Latvia: Direct Democracy Index was 0.106 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.106
Change on year
down 7.8%
World rank
57th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.555
in 2011
All-time low
0
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Direct Democracy Index in Latvia, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, direct democracy index in Latvia stood at 0.106.
That represents a change of down 7.8% on the previous year and down 76.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct democracy index in Latvia peaked at 0.555 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1900.
That places Latvia 57th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct Democracy Index in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0 | — |
| 1901 | 0 | — |
| 1902 | 0 | — |
| 1903 | 0 | — |
| 1904 | 0 | — |
| 1905 | 0 | — |
| 1906 | 0 | — |
| 1907 | 0 | — |
| 1908 | 0 | — |
| 1909 | 0 | — |
| 1910 | 0 | — |
| 1911 | 0 | — |
| 1912 | 0 | — |
| 1913 | 0 | — |
| 1914 | 0 | — |
| 1915 | 0 | — |
| 1916 | 0 | — |
| 1917 | 0 | — |
| 1918 | 0 | — |
| 1919 | 0 | — |
| 1920 | 0 | — |
| 1921 | 0 | — |
| 1922 | 0.025 | — |
| 1923 | 0.223 | +792.0% |
| 1924 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.47 | +110.8% |
| 1928 | 0.421 | -10.4% |
| 1929 | 0.396 | -5.9% |
| 1930 | 0.371 | -6.3% |
| 1931 | 0.446 | +20.2% |
| 1932 | 0.421 | -5.6% |
| 1933 | 0.396 | -5.9% |
| 1934 | 0.371 | -6.3% |
| 1935 | 0.346 | -6.7% |
| 1936 | 0.322 | -6.9% |
| 1937 | 0.297 | -7.8% |
| 1938 | 0.272 | -8.4% |
| 1939 | 0.223 | -18.0% |
| 1940 | 0.02 | -91.0% |
| 1941 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.02 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.033 | +65.0% |
| 1978 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.033 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.05 | +51.5% |
| 1991 | 0.15 | +200.0% |
| 1992 | 0.05 | -66.7% |
| 1993 | 0.061 | +22.0% |
| 1994 | 0.046 | -24.6% |
| 1995 | 0.046 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.046 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.046 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.213 | +363.0% |
| 1999 | 0.195 | -8.5% |
| 2000 | 0.195 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.195 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.195 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.279 | +43.1% |
| 2004 | 0.261 | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 0.242 | -7.3% |
| 2006 | 0.224 | -7.4% |
| 2007 | 0.279 | +24.6% |
| 2008 | 0.422 | +51.3% |
| 2009 | 0.416 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 0.411 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 0.555 | +35.0% |
| 2012 | 0.531 | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 0.507 | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 0.483 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 0.459 | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 0.425 | -7.4% |
| 2017 | 0.374 | -12.0% |
| 2018 | 0.322 | -13.9% |
| 2019 | 0.27 | -16.1% |
| 2020 | 0.237 | -12.2% |
| 2021 | 0.204 | -13.9% |
| 2022 | 0.171 | -16.2% |
| 2023 | 0.143 | -16.4% |
| 2024 | 0.115 | -19.6% |
| 2025 | 0.106 | -7.8% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 0.106 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.033, 3.2× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 0.106 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.1205, 88% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.2204 | 0 | 0.47 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.3465 | 0.223 | 0.446 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0239 | 0.02 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.033 | 0.033 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0903 | 0.046 | 0.213 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2708 | 0.195 | 0.422 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4337 | 0.27 | 0.555 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1627 | 0.106 | 0.237 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is direct democracy index in Latvia?
- Direct democracy index in Latvia was 0.106 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct democracy index recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.555 in 2011.
- What is the lowest direct democracy index recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1900.
- How does Latvia rank for direct democracy index?
- Latvia ranks 57th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct democracy index rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measures the extent of how easy it is for citizens to vote on specific issues themselves in popular initiatives, referendums, and plebiscites.